Minnesotans can indulge on many new menu items, including the Comet Corn, a "futuristic caramel corn made with liquid nitrogen" that "leaves a trail of comet dust when exhaled out of the nose and mouth"; and the Fried Pickles 'n' Chocolate, battered and fried pickles dusted with powdered sugar and served with a chocolate dipping sauce. In addition, it'll be worth taking a bite of Famous Dave's Cajun pork rinds, Chop Dogs from Kramarczuk's — an all-beef hot dog chopped up and tucked into a sandwich — and the Cocoa Cheese Bites, which are cheddar cheese nuggets breaded with Cocoa Puffs cereal, fried, and served with chocolate dipping sauce.

In August, folks heading to the Iowa State Fair can chow on goods from 200 food stands that feature more than 60 items on-a-stick, including Peanut Butter and Jelly and a Frozen Strawberry Smoothie. Sweets abound as well. You can find everything from a White Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Twinkie rolled in cashews to a Chocolate Covered Deep-Fried Cheesecake and deep-fried cupcakes and brownies.